Blackletter Tati 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, brand marks, album covers, certificates, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ritual, ornate, historic tone, display impact, ornamental detail, manuscript feel, angular, spiky, calligraphic, fractured, flourished.
This typeface uses a blackletter-style construction built from sharp, broken strokes and pointed terminals, with strong thick–thin modulation that reads as pen or broad-nib calligraphy. Capitals are compact yet elaborate, featuring hooked ascenders, interior notches, and occasional hairline flicks that extend beyond the main silhouette. Lowercase forms keep a dense vertical rhythm with narrow counters and faceted curves, while joins and shoulders are crisply segmented rather than smoothly rounded. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy main strokes with thin finishing sweeps for a consistent texture across text and display sizes.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, titles, posters, and logotypes where its intricate stroke endings and broken forms can be appreciated. It also suits themed packaging, event materials, and ceremonial pieces like certificates or invitations where a historic or gothic atmosphere is desired. For extended reading, generous size and careful spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is ceremonial and historic, evoking manuscript traditions and gothic signage with a stern, formal presence. Its sharp edges and lively flourishes add a sense of intensity and theatricality, making it feel authoritative and slightly ominous when set in longer phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic blackletter voice with heightened contrast and ornamental pen-like flicks, balancing traditional fractured construction with expressive finishing strokes. It prioritizes atmosphere and impact—creating a dense, authoritative texture—over neutral, modern simplicity.
Spacing and silhouette create a dark, textured color on the page, especially in mixed-case setting where the short x-height and narrow apertures increase density. Many glyphs include delicate hairline spur details; these contribute to character at larger sizes but can visually soften or thin out at small reproduction sizes.